What is more worthy?
A chant chorused aloud? Or muttered under one’s breath?
A rhythmic beating of drums, a clashing of cymbals, a ringing of the gong? The ting-ting-ting chiming of a hand-held bell? Or a momentary closing of the eyes and bowing of the head?
A tying of a sacred but tenuous thread? The lighting of a lamp which is at the mercy of the winds? A smearing of ash, the remnants of someone else’s prayer? A humble, floral offering? A circumambulation?
A congregation at a splendorous temple? Or a personal conversation with the divine?
Looking heavenward? Or looking inwards?
Is the deed bigger than the thought? Is silent reverence any less than vocal worship?
So lovely…
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Thank you, Joan ๐๐ฝ๐
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This is awesome, Kunal and great thoughts of praying with an apt picture too
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Thanks! It came to me while on a walk past a crowded roadside shrine nearby ๐
Have a good weekend!
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Great to hear that Kunal. Have a great weekend ๐ป๐ป๐ป๐ป๐ป
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And may I wish you happy new year in advance, Kamal? Best to you & the family!
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Oh thanks Kunal for your kind wishes, next Saturday new year che Amna toh prayers r going on. I got my book published too. ๐๐๐๐๐๐
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So true! having connection is more important than showoff
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Different routes, same destination! If we could all agree would there be any strife?
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True… thanks ๐๐๐
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You are welcome, Kunal. ๐
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Beautifully written. I believe thereโs a time and a place for everything ๐
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Oh, thanks so much, Miriam! ๐๐ฝ
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Or there’s a chance these aren’t dichotomies at all ๐
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Hmmm, now thereโs a thought! Thank you!! Have a great Sunday
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It is the way perception affects the act that defines it’s importance, a small offering at the right time in the face of overwhelming events can stick more in memory than a cascade of deeds offered with good intent
Good write my blogging comrade, good write indeed
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Thank you! I like your way of thinking!
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I could see what you saw and what made you write this๐๐๐
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Thanks, Y! Eid Mubarak to you & the family!
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Thank you Kunal๐
Eid Mubarak!!!
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Kunal, beautifully composed… excellent!
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Many thanks, Lance!
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Youโre sincerely welcome, Kunal.
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